ever wondered how much different other countries cultures are from our American culture? Health care providers have to be aware of these differences, because we will work with a vast amount of cultures and in order to provide the best care for our patients we need to be aware and accepting of those differences. Italian culture is similar in ways to Americas, but like any other culture there are still differences. Working with people of a different culture and lifestyle than us can be difficult. “Italy’s
Italian culture has a rich history that includes art, classic architecture, music, popular traditions and customs. Many people who visit Italy are somewhat surprised by the diversity of the dialects, cuisines, architecture, and craftsmanship. My father, Giuseppe, now deceased, was born in Sannicandro, province of Bari, Italy (Region: Puglia, - southern agricultural area near the Adriatic coast). My mother is of Italian descent and both her parents were born in Italy. I have always been proud
Madisyn Freymiller Hoff-4 15 May 2014 Italy Italy has many breath taking places to visit. Italy is known for their tourist attractions. Italy is very similar to the United States, except for its amazing food. Italy’s history is remarkable, with many different wars, leaders, and allies. The history of Italy has affected the geography, culture, government, and economy resulting in many issues. “The Etruscans were the most important and powerful people in Italy before the Romans” (Throp 6). “According
and lively culture. Imagine breathing in crisp, cool mountain air, while viewing a picturesque scenery of rolling hills and deep valleys. Imagine traditional houses climbing up a cliffside from the beach, broken up by lemon terraces and colorful gardens. The place you just imagined is Italy. Italy is a country that is located in south-central Europe, and embodies a Mediterranean coastline, as well as numerous Italian islands. If I could visit any place in the world, it would be Italy. This is because
I choose Italy because I am part Italian. Italy is a very unique place to visit it. It has many beautiful places including Rome, Venice, and many more. Rome specifically has a many ruins that are still standing today. Rome is Italy’s capital. Rome is located in the middle of Italy. Italy has many small streets, making it hard to get in but beside the drive it is amazing and neat. When you see Italy at night it is amazing and absolutely breathtaking. Climate Most of Italy has a Mediterranean
Verdi, “You may have the universe if I may have Italy” (Brainyquote.com). Italy is one of the top hotspots for vacation, and there is a plethora of reasons why. Immediately upon arriving, you can smell the aroma of fresh, home-made foods. The beauty of the architecture in even the average buildings is overwhelming. The culture is unique and fascinating; unlike anything you will ever see anywhere else. There are so many places you could visit in Italy, you could spend a lifetime there, and it would
group will be covering the culture of Italy. Alternative names for Italy are as follows: Republic of Italy, Italia, and Republica Italiana. The current population of Italy is 58.2 million, and the capital is Rome. B. Italy is surrounded by four seas of the Mediterranean and is currently the home of three active volcanoes: which are Stromboli, Vesuvius, and Etna. Italy is also popularly known for being the home of the Pope. C. Today we will be defining Italy’s culture through these five areas, Religious
environment and culture. There are many countries to visit around the world and each country has something unique to offer. In every country, there are many beautiful places to see and tradition to learn. However, the country I have always wanted to visit is Italy. Italy is located in Europe and it is famous for its ancient history, architectural heritage, culture and even food. It is my dream to visit Italy with my family one day. There are many reasons why I would like to visit Italy. First of all
always wanted to visit. Italy has always been a place I wanted to vacation to. Who wouldn’t? There is a lot of culture there from fashion to art and of course the food to name a few. Some of the most known name brands of clothing or handbags orientated from there. It is the wine country. Family and food are always important in the Italian culture. I would first like to cover religion. Like most places there are a wide variety of different religions, but in the Italian culture most people are raised
is the culture in which a person was born and raised. Even though ones culture or way of life may progress in some ways, it does not totally change. The topic of discussion for this paper will be that of the Italian culture. Who are they really? What types of challenges do they face? Many other topics will be discussed about the Italian society, but first we begin with the basic facts as to who they were. The first few questions that must be answered in order to understand the Italian culture entirely
communication that aims to share information across different cultures and social groups. Applying practices of intercultural communication within a business organization requires the understanding of cultural values, social expectations and workplace practices in order to ensure the collaboration between people to be effective. It is also important to understand the coordination and management of people from
Culture, according to Webster’s is, “the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization” defines culture. The world has many diverse cultures spread out through many different countries. The country of Italy has had an impact on the world through its unique geography, culture and history. Italian culture and influences on world economies can be seen everywhere from food to cars and clothes. The impact that Italy has had on the rest of the
Zimmermann believes that culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people. Culture is who we are and where we come from. It is what we believe in and what this world is made up of. Culture is important because we are culture we show culture everyday from what we wear, the language we speak, the food we eat, and the music we hear on everyday basis. Culture is what society has defined us as. There are so many cultures this beautiful world has, cultures that have been around
cross culture differences between two countries, mainly educational differences. The two fascinating, but immensely different countries that I will be speaking about is Japan and Italy. Japan’s culture grabbed my attention because knowing how strict and smart people are from there and how they take education serious really interested me. With the Italian culture their family unity is very close knit, and in Italy their arts, religion, and food is extremely important. Although Japan and Italy have
Professor Geert Hofstede led an extensive comprehensive study of values in the workforce and how they are influenced by culture. His research spanned over 70 countries during 1937 and 1973, and many different types of workers in several levels of the workforce Hofstede, G. (2001). Based on his research, he developed a model of six dimensions of national culture. The six dimensions are labeled as: Power distance index, individualism versus collectivism, masculinity versus femininity, uncertainty
history of gladiatorial contest and public spectacles, Italy, also known as the Italian Republic is famous for its early history of the Roman Empire and the many battles fought in a colosseum that still stands today. Till this day, the concrete and sand edifice prevails as a tourist attraction for everyone to see. Thus, the Ancient Romans are known for sculpting history through their Roman principles all throughout Italy. On top of the Roman Empire, Italy grew to be the birthplace of the Renaissance where
most of my comrades did not.” (Lester B. Pearson). World War I for Italy didn’t go as well as they had hoped. They had many ups and downs with their battles and their technology was not as helpful in some of their battles. Italy is a boot shaped peninsula that extends out of Southern Europe and into the Adriatic Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and other waters. Italy had a population of 34.7 million people. The size of italy was 301,230 kilometers (116,304 square miles). Their coast line was
Life in Italy is much different than life in the United States. Italians live at a much slower pace, than American’s and they have a desire to enjoy life instead of rushing through it as many American lifestyles exhibit (Zimmermann, K. (2015). The extended family is very important in Italy, whereas in the United States, the focus tends to be on the nuclear family, which includes mom, dad, and children (Zimmermann, 2015). The differences in Italian culture and American culture are vast and varied
nationalism movements Italy and Germany looked to unify their countries, but they needed help to get the control other countries had on them out. Italy looked to France and Germany looked to Prussia to help unify their country. Nationalism was a good force because it was unifying in the countries Germany and Italy. Nationalism was more of a unifying force because it brought countries back together and under there own control.
cuisine equal understanding of the culture to which it belongs must exist. A culture, such as the population of Italy, manipulates the presentation and substances of a cuisine to something representative of that culture. This makes a cuisine much more than food on a plate; a cuisine includes history, both of those making the dish and the ingredients and cooking styles that form the final product. A cuisine includes pride of nationality and personality. Similarly culture is more than a geographic location;